The Acolyte
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Star Warshas at last premiered its belated live - activity TV show , Star Wars : The Acolyte , and it partake a surprising amount of rhymes with the animate seriesStar state of war : The Bad Batch , whose terminal season preceded it . WhileThe AcolyteandThe Bad Batchcertainly have very unlike focuses , with one following the Jedi in their prime of life during theHigh Republic eraand the other followingClone Force 99after the fall of theGalactic Republic , there are already some striking similarities between them . These threads have much to do with their compelling characters .
The two biggest standouts inThe Acolytethus far for many TV audience areLee Jung - jae ’s Master SolandAmandla Stenberg ’s Osha(and Mae ) Aniseya , a former master copy - prentice distich who still wish deeply for one another . Their human relationship has attract many parallel to Hunter and Omega inThe Bad Batch , who are also the standout father - girl duo in their respective series . Mae and Osha ’s complicated relationship is also remindful of what happens to Crosshair and the relief of Clone Force 99 . This has cause the two shows to " rhyme " already , and here are 10 of the most celebrated examples so far .
Here ’s everything you need to travel along along with Star Wars : The Acolyte , from references and small beer to main takeaways from each new episode .
10The Acolyte Begins With Jedi Master Indara’s Death
The Bad Batch Also Starts With Depa Billaba’s Order 66 Fate
As a whodunit - thriller case ofStar WarsTV show , The Acolyteambitiously commence on a cold clear with the death ofMaster Indara ( Carrie - Anne Moss ) . This comes after a tense fighting between her and Mae , where it seems Indara will issue forth out on top fairly easy - particularly once she ignites her lightsaber . It ’s an utter jar to see Mae ’s knife in her breast , a move that straight off raises the stakes for everyone else in the show .
Though not as relevant to the overall patch ofThe Bad Batch , the series also opens with the slaying of a Jedi at the manus of her helpless ringer trooper . Clone Force 99 is present on Kaller whenOrder 66is given , leading to Depa Billaba ’s death as she urges her Padawan Caleb Dume ( later on known asKanan Jarrus ) to run . It ’s an absolutely heartrending way to launch the show andimmediately sets the tone for the darker setting ofThe Bad Batchduring the earliest years of theGalactic Empire .
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Star Wars : The Bad Batch is an activity - dangerous undertaking animated serial publication fructify after the event of The Clone Wars , follow Clone Force 99 ( a.k.a . the Bad Batch . ) Finding themselves immune to the brainwash result of parliamentary law 66 , the Bad Batch become mercenaries for hire while outrun the imperium , now seeing them as fugitives of the law .
9Mae Is A Twin Hunting Down Targets For Her Master
CX-2 Is Essentially An “Evil Twin” Hunting Targets For Hemlock
While it ’s undecipherable at first why Mae has kill Indara and seeks to kill other Jedi , it ’s clarified at the end ofThe Acolyteepisode 1that she ’s doing so at her master ’s bid . As aSith acolyte , Mae has to earn her position at her original ’s side by murdering the four Jedi she thinks are creditworthy for the destruction of Brendok . She not only hunts down these prey to kill them , but she also abide by the terminus her master has go under in place for her , one of which notably includes killing one of the Jedi without a weapon .
CX-2 and his fellow shamus are very much like a dark shadow variant of Clone Force 99 themselves , which is alike to Mae being Osha ’s twin .
This is a train of thought that ’s resonant of the clone assassin CX-2 inThe Bad Batchseason 3 , who acts as an " malevolent twin " of Crosshair himself . condition by the sinister Doctor Royce Hemlock to follow his orders , CX-2 is an expert sharpshooter who pursues Clone Force 99 with the intention of capturing Omega - though he clearly has no qualms with belt down member of the Batch if he has to . CX-2 and his fellow operatives are very much like a dreary apparition version of Clone Force 99 themselves , which is similar to Mae being Osha ’s Twin Falls .
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The former Padawan of Jedi Master Sol , Mae gets sweep up into a sinister mystery story — one that puts her into the center of a battle in unexpected fashion .
8Sol Saves Osha From Falling & Says “I’ve Got You”
This Scene Also Happens With Hunter & Omega
In a more direct analog , one scene fromThe Acolyteepisode 3sees Master Sol save Osha from sealed death on Brendok . While the coven is burn , Sol looks for Osha , and he find her just as the platform she ’s standing on dedicate way to the fervor . He ’s quick to catch her by the paw as he utters a reassuring " I ’ve got you " just before he extract Osha to rubber . It ’s both a touching and relieving second , and very much a forcible and metaphorical theatrical performance of Sol saving Osha from her luck .
As direct out by X usermaditano , there ’s also a scene inThe Bad Batchseason 1 when Hunter does this for Omega . There are actually several time throughoutThe Bad Batchthat Hunter saves Omega from a tumble , but in this special instance , he utters the same reassurance as Sol : " I ’ve got you . " These words give Omega a trust in Hunter that hold out throughout the serial , leading to her even throwing herself off a platform towards lava with confidence that Hunter will be there to charm her . It ’s a wonderful parallel between these duos and their protectiveness .
Master Sol is a wise to , highly respected , powerful Jedi Master , strong in the way of the Force , who is going through emotional engagement .
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is an action-adventure animated series set after the events of The Clone Wars, following Clone Force 99 (a.k.a. the Bad Batch.) Finding themselves immune to the brainwashing effects of Order 66, the Bad Batch become mercenaries for hire while outrunning the empire, now seeing them as fugitives of the law.
Star war : The Acolyte , Star Wars ' new TV show place in the High Republic Era , has already introduced a phone number of young planets in the Star Wars galaxy .
7Sol Insists On Going To Find Osha Himself
Hunter Does The Same After Omega’s Capture
As soon as Sol get the word about Osha being a suspect for Indara ’s murder , he ’s insistent on have to speak to her - and after the prison house conveyance carrying her crashes , he ’s even more insistent on going to find her . No matter whatVernestra Rwohor anyone else tries to win over him of , Sol stands firm on the idea that Osha is alive . His faith in her never wavers , and that ’s how he ’s able to reunify with her and save her from falling off a rocky cliff . It ’s a touching display of the utter and literal care he has for her .
This is alike to how Hunter treats his search for Omega afterThe Bad Batchseason 2 ’s ending . He vows to never block off their lookup until they find her , and he quit at nothing to gain and stick with through on leads - even at sentence to his own detriment , as Wrecker orient out in season 3 . Even comfortably is how Omega has this same determination and faith in Hunter , as she shuts down Crosshair ’s warnings about him and Wrecker potentially being dead . This stimulate their reunification all the sweeter , much like Sol and Osha ’s .
Leader of Clone Force 99 , Hunter is a mutant dead ringer created with enhance sens - natural endowment he use to help him strategize in combat operation . Hunter led his police squad on countless successful missionary work during the Clone Wars , and they desolate shortly after Order 66 . Hunter has become a father - figure to fellow mutant clone Omega , who he bed dear and is imprecate to protect .
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is an action-adventure animated series set after the events of The Clone Wars, following Clone Force 99 (a.k.a. the Bad Batch.) Finding themselves immune to the brainwashing effects of Order 66, the Bad Batch become mercenaries for hire while outrunning the empire, now seeing them as fugitives of the law.
6Osha Is Given The Choice To Go With The Jedi
Omega Is Also Given The Choice To Stay With Clone Force 99
When Sol and his fellow Jedi first find Osha with thewitches of Brendok , he narrate her that he thinks she would make a great Jedi , and he encourages her during her examination to follow her philia and make her own choice . Never once does Sol make Osha feel pressured , but rather gives a genuine air of welcoming , allowing it to be more of an invitation than an lodge . This gives Osha the religious belief to remain firm by her choice , and though it seemingly leads to the tragical consequence on Brendok , it ’s still a will to Sol ’s good - natured care for her .
InThe Bad Batch , Hunter is at first hesitant to let Omega be a part of their squad , but once he learns that she ’s a " faulty " clone just like them , he give her the alternative to leave Kamino with them . Though Hunter later seek to get her to stay with Cut and Suu Lawquane while the squad goes on the run , Omega make another selection to stay with her brothers , andHunter assures her that he ’ll honour that pick from now on . Like Sol and Osha , it ’s yet another display of the true care Hunter has for Omega .
A mystical mutant clone created by the Kaminoans , Omega longed to get away from Kamino and explore the galaxy . She was rescue from the Empire by Clone Force 99 , and soon became the center of the team . The Empire still view Omega as valuable , though , and all polarity indicate her narration could well end in tragedy .
5Mae Is Being Influenced By False Promises & Tragedy
On a more tragical greenback , many of Mae ’s motivations inThe Acolyteare drive by the false hope being made to her by the supposed Sith Lord she ’s serve . Even more motivational for her is the tragedy on Brendok , which has fueled her with a fierce hate for the Jedi . Now , Mae is even more susceptible to the lie of her master , who is no doubt promise that the power she ’ll earn at their side will give her the proper fulfillment and retaliation she ’s long since been seeking . Mae is being falsify , but she remember she ’s on the right side .
Both these fictitious character are undergoing extreme manipulation , which Mae will hopefully see through , just as Crosshair eventually did .
Crosshair has a very standardized experience with the Empire , who not only mind - controls him with theinhibitor chip , but also assures him that he ’s doing the right affair . The system forebode him that loyalty will be rewarded , but Crosshair never sees this followed through . The apparent betrayal of his squad only create affair worse for him , and that cataclysm fuel Crosshair more as he willingly hunts down his brothers at the Empire ’s bidding . Both these character are undergoing uttermost manipulation , which Mae will hopefully see through , just as Crosshair eventually did .
One of five mutant clones create by the Kaminoan scientist Nala Se , Crosshair is a gifted marksman whose skills are almost preternatural in nature . He was the only extremity of Clone Force 99 to be act upon by the clones ' inhibitor chip , but still select to remain with the Empire for a metre even after he ’d had the chip removed . Crosshair is intelligibly on a path of redemption , however , one that will lead him back to his brothers .
Here ’s everything we know about The Acolyte ’s stamp and the role they will be portray in Star Wars ' most mysterious undertaking yet .
4Osha Has To Watch Her Home Be Burned & Destroyed
Omega Watches The Same Thing Happen On Kamino
The tragedy on Brendok has so far only been seen through Osha ’s eyes , and all of it started with the fervency Mae set in their bedroom . Once Osha head for the hills the room , she ’s horrified to see that the entire fortress has been lit aflame , leaving her to remain firm and stare helplessly at its destruction . Sol arrives in time to save her and lead her out from it all , but that does n’t keep Osha from being scarred by this haunting memory board . No matter how much Osha yearned to be freed from her home , she never would have wished such devastation upon it .
Omega has to witness the same cataclysm on Kamino , after she and the squad have rescued Hunter . Omega never want to return to Kamino , and Hunter had even prognosticate before that she would n’t have to , but she still would never have wanted to see it fall the means she does at the Empire ’s hand . To make matters worse , she and her brothers are trapped inside Tipoca City when it falls , which only make the experience even more traumatizing for her .
3Sol Comforts Osha After The Tragedy On Brendok
Hunter & Omega Have A Similar Exchange After Tech’s Death
As portion out by X userkatarixcruz , this is super interchangeable to how Omega reacts to Tech ’s death inThe Bad Batchseason 2 finis . Hunter ’s there with her when she waken , and when she recalls what happened to Tech , Omega also pleads for them to go back for him . Hunter is faced with the trouble of telling her that Tech is gone and thus there ’s nothing to go back for , but like Sol , he ’s speedy to solace her and assure her that his sacrifice wo n’t be for nothing . gratefully , the terminate ofThe Bad Batchproves Hunter ’s Scripture straight .
2Osha Feels Betrayed By Mae (& Vice Versa)
Hunter & Crosshair Feel The Same Way About Each Other
At the core ofThe Acolyteis the sibling human relationship between the Gemini , Mae and Osha , who both thought the other to be stagnant after the tragedy on Brendok . Osha has long since thought her sister to be responsible for the deaths of her mothers and the rest of the coven , and Mae was anger by Osha ’s conclusion all those years ago to go with the Jedi rather than persist with the coven . This has driven both sisters in very dissimilar directions , and each sees their own perspective as the correct one - for now , at least .
This is very exchangeable to Hunter and Crosshair ’s sibling relationship inThe Bad Batchseason 1 , with a horse sense of betrayal in both that lasts until the beginning of season 3 . Without knowing about the inhibitor micro chip , Hunter suppose Crosshair ’s action at law against him and his squad as but of his own pact , and realizing later on that Crosshair removed his poker chip and continued to behave that way makes Hunter ’s bitterness grow even stronger . Meanwhile , Crosshair feels that Hunter betrayed him by not siding with him and the Empire . This , however , finally gets resolved in season 3 .
1Sol “Adopts” Osha & Promises She’ll Be Safe
Hunter Does The Same For Omega
easy the most striking parallel betweenThe AcolyteandThe Bad Batchthus far is the father - daughter dynamic sitting at the spunk of it . InThe Acolyte , this is Sol and Osha , the former of whom proves his forethought for Osha as early as their first interaction on Brendok . He even kneels down to below her degree and rent her hold his lightsaber in a breathtaking video display of reliance and tutelage . Sol draw into the fire on Brendok to save her , and after comforting her on the Jedi ’s ship , he foretell that he ’ll keep her safe at all monetary value .
Hunter and Omega ’s relationship inThe Bad Batchis the very same . Though Hunter is hesitating to accept Omega at first , it ’s exclusively because of his own headache for her , sacrifice how reckless he and his police squad are - and how dangerous their mission typically are . Once he figures out that she ’s " defective " like them , he does n’t hesitate to take her in as one of his own . After saving her on Kamino , Hunter cuss to protect her at all costs , a promise he follow up on . Sol and Osha inThe Acolyteare very much a fond echo of this family relationship .
The Acolyte is a goggle box series determine in the Star Wars universe at the remnant of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the acme of their influence . This sci - fi thriller see a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the airfoil and preparing to bring about the last of the High Republic .
The former Padawan of Jedi Master Sol, Mae gets swept up into a sinister mystery—one that puts her into the center of a conflict in unexpected ways.
Master Sol is a wise, highly respected, powerful Jedi Master, strong in the ways of the Force, who is going through emotional conflict.
Leader of Clone Force 99, Hunter is a mutant clone created with enhanced senses - gifts he uses to help him strategize in combat operations. Hunter led his squad on countless successful missions during the Clone Wars, and they deserted shortly after Order 66. Hunter has become a father-figure to fellow mutant clone Omega, who he loves dearly and is sworn to protect.
A mysterious mutant clone created by the Kaminoans, Omega longed to get away from Kamino and explore the galaxy. She was rescued from the Empire by Clone Force 99, and soon became the heart of the team. The Empire still view Omega as valuable, though, and all signs indicate her story could well end in tragedy.
One of five mutant clones created by the Kaminoan scientist Nala Se, Crosshair is a gifted marksman whose skills are almost preternatural in nature. He was the only member of Clone Force 99 to be influenced by the clones' inhibitor chip, but still chose to remain with the Empire for a time even after he’d had the chip removed. Crosshair is clearly on a path of redemption, however, one that will lead him back to his brothers.
